Christina Kilby, James Madison University – Buddhism and the Laws of War
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How can Buddhism inform the modern world? Christina Kilby, assistant professor of religion at James Madison University, digs into this ancient tradition to find out. Dr. Christina Kilby teaches Buddhism at James Madison University. Trained in the study of Tibetan…
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David Jernigan, Boston University – Alcohol Companies Benefit from Underage Drinking
How much do alcohol companies benefit from underage drinking? David Jernigan, professor in the department of health law, policy and management at Boston University School of Public Health, takes a look at the numbers. David Jernigan, PhD, is a professor…
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Darcie DeAngelo, University of Oklahoma – HeroRATS Who Rebuild Relations in Cambodia
Rats are more than just a nuisance. Darcie DeAngelo, assistant professor of sociocultural anthropology at the University of Oklahoma, determines how rats can be a helping hand. Dr. DeAngelo is a medical anthropologist with training in sensory ethnography. Her area…
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Ricardo Azziz, University at Albany – Mergers in Higher Education: The Need to Consider
Mergers are a fact of life for some institutions in higher education. Ricardo Azziz, research professor in the school of public health at the University at Albany, says mergers are not always a bad thing. Ricardo Azziz is former founding…
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Daniel Braaten, Texas Lutheran University – What Influences Immigration Judges
What influences immigration judges in granting asylum to unaccompanied minors? Daniel Braaten, associate professor of political science at Texas Lutheran University, looks into the answers. Daniel Braaten is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin,…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2021.10.25)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2021.10.25 Monday, October 25th Daniel Braaten, associate professor of political science at Texas Lutheran University, looks into what influences immigration judges. Tuesday, October 26th Ricardo Azziz, research professor in the school of public…
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The Academic Minute for 2021.10.18-2021.10.22
The Academic Minute from 10.18 – 10.22 Monday, October 18th Shane Coffield – University of California, Irvine Climate Change Impacts on California’s Ecosystems Shane Coffield is a PhD Candidate in Earth System Science at UC Irvine, studying climate change…
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Jean Ho, University of California, Irvine – Hypertension Medications Which Help Ward off Memory Loss
On University of California, Irvine Week: Warding off high blood pressure now could pay off later in life. Jean Ho, postdoctoral scholar, explains why. Jean K. Ho, Ph.D. is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Ho’s…
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Joel Milam, University of California, Irvine – Follow-Up Care for Young Adult Cancer Survivors
On University of California, Irvine Week: Lifelong follow up care is critical for young cancer survivors. Joel Milam, professor of epidemiology, examines why. Joel Milam, PhD, is a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California, Irvine’s Program…
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Brittany Morey, University of California, Irvine– The Central Role of Social Support in the Health of Chinese and Korean American Immigrants
On University of California, Irvine Week: Immigrants can thrive with a strong support network. Brittany Morey, assistant professor of health, society and behavior, explores why. Brittany N. Morey, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at University of…